One Distinctive Feature of Behavior Therapy That Sets It Apart

question 136

Multiple Choice

One distinctive feature of behavior therapy that sets it apart from psychoanalysis and nondirective (humanistic) therapy is that behavior therapists

• A) emphasize the importance of unconscious thoughts.
• B) expect therapy to continue indefinitely, sometimes even for a lifetime.
• C) set definite goals for their clients.
• D) rely mostly on tranquilizers and other drugs.

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Definitions:

Increased Metabolism

An elevation in the rate at which the body converts food and drink into energy, involving biochemical processes that maintain life within the cells.

ANS

The autonomic nervous system, a component of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat and digestion.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of essential body functions, including temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower half of the brainstem, controlling autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion.